- Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an
altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan
city, it's known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with
16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending
European, Moorish and indigenous styles. Quito, an architectural
jewel, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now Quito is a bustling city
with nearly 2 million residents, with lots to explore.
IES Quito offers several programs: Areas Studies and Language
(semester) - Direct Enrollment at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
(semester) and Galapagos summer program.

Area(s) of Study
- Anthropology
- Energy And Earth Resources
- Japanese
- Petroleum And Geosystems Engin
- Art History
- Engineering Management
- Journalism
- Philosophy
- Biochemistry
- Engineering Mechanics
- Kinesiology
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Finance
- Latin American Studies
- Physics
- Business Administration
- Fine Arts
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
- Chemical Engineering
- French
- Management
- Public Relations
- Chemistry
- General Engineering
- Manufacturing Systems Engineer
- Religious Studies
- Chinese
- Geography
- Marine Science
- Science
- Civil Engineering
- Geological Sciences
- Marketing
- Social Science
- Communication
- German
- Materials Science And Engineer
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- Government
- Mathematics
- Spanish
- Comparative Literature
- History
- Mechanical Engineering
- Spanish Civilization
- Computer Science
- Humanities
- Molecular Biology
- Statistics
- Curriculum And Instruction
- International Relations And Gl
- Natural Sciences
- Studio Art
- Economics
- Italian
- Operations Research And Indust
- Theatre And Dance
- Educational Psychology
Sponsored by IES - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
IES Quito offers multiple programs: 1. Area Studies and Language (semester) 2. Direct Enroll at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (semester) and 3. Environmental Studies (summer). Each program offers unique courses with different language requirements.
Faculty
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and at least sophomore standing
- Language & Area Studies: Successful completion of SPN 610D or equiv
- Direct Enrollment: Successful completion of SPN 327C or equivalent
- Summer Program: No previous language required
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - No
Housing
Students are housed in homestays throughout the city with some meals provided.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay $75 app. fee, $19/wk intl. insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT. Students pay an app. and program fee (tuition, housing) to IES minus a $2000 grant (long sem. only). See IES website for details. Federal fin. aid and scholarships apply for full-time status (6 summer/12 semester credits).
Dates:
- Program: January 7, 2023 to May 6, 2023
- Instructional: January 7, 2023 to May 6, 2023
- Final Deadline: October 13, 2022
- Program: June 4, 2023 to July 23, 2023
- Instructional: June 4, 2023 to July 23, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2023
- Program: August 14, 2023 to December 23, 2023
- Instructional: August 16, 2023 to December 22, 2023
- Priority Deadline: March 30, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 30, 2023
Application Code
220043
Program Coordinator
Sarah Survance
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Sarah Survance. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising